Cursive Tebam 12 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, very short x-height font.
Keywords: branding, packaging, quotes, greeting cards, social posts, friendly, playful, casual, handmade, approachable, handwritten warmth, casual legibility, expressive motion, friendly branding, monoline-ish, brushy, rounded, bouncy, loopy.
A casual handwritten script with a brush-pen feel, built from rounded, slightly irregular strokes and softly tapered terminals. Letterforms lean forward and keep a lively baseline rhythm, with generous curves, open counters, and occasional looped joins in the lowercase. Capitals are simplified and airy rather than formal, and the overall spacing reads even and readable while preserving a natural, hand-drawn inconsistency.
This font suits short-to-medium text where a human, welcoming impression is desired—logos for small businesses, packaging accents, café menus, greeting cards, invitations, pull quotes, and social media graphics. It works especially well when set with ample line spacing to let the loops and descenders breathe.
The tone is warm and personable, conveying an upbeat, conversational voice. Its bouncy curves and relaxed construction feel informal and crafty, suggesting notes, labels, and friendly branding rather than polished corporate typography.
The design appears intended to mimic quick, confident brush handwriting while staying legible in continuous text. It prioritizes charm and spontaneity through subtle stroke irregularities, rounded shapes, and energetic movement across the line.
Several lowercase letters feature distinctive loop shapes and long, sweeping entry/exit strokes that add motion in text. Numerals follow the same handwritten logic, with rounded forms and simplified construction that keeps them visually consistent with the letters.